The Art of Ministry - A Christian Creativity & Arts Podcast

Show 39 - Zenos Media with Jenny Haslow

Hello everyone once more, and welcome to The Art of Ministry podcast. This episode features an exciting special guest from Zenos Media, Jenny Haslow! 
Jenny is involved in creative Christian endeavours through many amazing avenues at Zenos Media, some of which are featured below: 
The Zenos Kids App (Google Play Store / Apple)
The Big Family Build (The Bible & Lego)
Partnerships (schools and churches)
And much more! 
We had fun chatting with Jenny all about what Zenos does, and the role she plays in this wonderful ministry. There are many Christian projects to explore at the official website - https://www.zenosmedia.com/
Thank you to everyone tuning in - we've loved seeing so many people from diverse countries listening in - may the Lord bless you all this week. 
God bless, 
Jon & Lochy (The AOM Podcast)
 
 
 

Show 38 - Happy Easter & An Easter Reading (Luke 22:39 - Luke 24)

Happy Easter from The Art Of Ministry Podcast! 
May the Lord bless you as you celebrate the risen Lord Jesus this Easter Sunday. This episode is a greeting to you, as well as a Bible reading of Luke 22:39 - Luke 24. 
Were you able to get along to an Easter service? Tell us about it on our Facebook page! Wherever you are, may you know the love and peace of Jesus Christ as we praise and worship him. 
23 the Lord has done this,    and it is marvelous in our eyes.24 The Lord has done it this very day;    let us rejoice today and be glad.
Psalm 118:23-24
 
 

Show 37 - The Best Free or Low Cost Digital Tools!

Hi everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Art Of Ministry!
Currently, the economic situation in many countries is posing a challenge. And for Christian artists, we're often looking for ways to create our art inexpensively. So it seemed a good idea to make an episode centred on just that: looking at the best free or low cost digital tools for creating gospel-centred art! 
The breadth of this subject is immense, so this episode looks at some of the most prominent examples that could benefit listeners. 
As stated in the episode, you may find these tools can help you to make art and creative pieces for church, parachurch organisations, you own blog posts, and so on. A secondary benefit is that you might even be able to use them at your workplace... and perhaps a conversation might start up where you can share your other artistic output, even opening up gospel conversations and opportunities! 
You are always welcome to suggest other tools on our Facebook page. Join the conversation! We'd love to hear from you. 
May the Lord bless you this week! 
God bless, Jon (The Art of Ministry)
 

Show 36 - The Japan Diaries 5/5: World Expo Osaka, Kansai

Welcome to Episode 5 of 'The Japan Diaries', the final episode of this series, covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan! 
This fifth episode covers the visit to World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. Over 25 million people visited the World Expo from around the world, a place where art and innovation were present in abundance. 
Journey with me through complex artistic sculptures, futuristic new vehicles, and explorations of new technologies. All the time I am asking; "What is the Christian perspective in what I am seeing today?" 
At the end of this episode is a summary of my thoughts around this Japan visit, and what I feel might be some important takeaways for the church. 
Thank you for listening to The Japan Diaries! 
 
God bless, Jon (AOM)
Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/ 

Show 35 - The Japan Diaries 4/5: Universal Studios, Osaka

Welcome to Episode 4 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan! 
This fourth episode covers a visit to the very artistic Universal Studios, home of Peanuts, Hello Kitty, Jaws, Minions, and much more.
Come with me as I walk through Super Nintendo World, visit Lucy's cafe table at Snoopy Restaurant, and watch plenty of "kabooms" go off in the Waterworld Arena. The whole time I'm asking... what is this place? And what lessons can I learn from this environment that can advance the gospel? 
One thing's for sure, this is a very unique place!
Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear! 
 
God bless, Jon (AOM)
Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/ 

Show 34 - The Japan Diaries 3/5: Nagoya to Kyoto

Welcome to Episode 3 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan! 
This third episode covers our arrival in Nagoya, on a bullet train from Tokyo. Then it is off to the gigantic Nagoya Castle, with graceful deer feeding at the surrounding gardens. A visit is then made to Nagoya Legoland... yes, the land of coloured bricks... and taking in creative sculptures made entirely of Lego!  
The second part of the journey covered in this episode is taking in Kyoto, a place of wild bamboo wilderness areas, a scenic train ride through forested rivers, and the beauty of Kyoto Botanic Gardens. Truly the beauty of God's creation is on show. 
Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear! 
 
God bless, Jon (AOM)
Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/ 

Show 33 - The Japan Diaries 2/5: Tokyo to Nagoya

Welcome to Episode 2 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan! 
This second episode covers the arrival in Tokyo (Japan), direct from Singapore. From there, it's an exploration of the beautiful cherry blossom trees, AI hotel workers, the Tokyo Sky Tower (so high!), the convenient 7/11 stores, exciting Electric Town, and then... a 300km/hr bullet train to Nagoya!
Hear the highlights of this second leg of the journey, including the Tokyo Museum - which houses some emotionally affecting Christian artifacts from the historical past. And, experience some further artistic highlights, including a subway system absolutely packed with cartoon-laden instructions!
Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear! 
 
God bless, Jon (AOM)
Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/ 

Show 32 - Lost Sheep with Andrew McDonough

Welcome everyone!
We have a special guest for today's episode, the amazing Andrew McDonough from Lost Sheep Books! 
Andrew has been writing and illustrating this book series for many years and they are a very special way of sharing the Bible with young people (and adults too!). This interview was an absolute pleasure and Lochy & myself were very excited to bring it to you. 
If you'd like to check out Lost Sheep Books, definitely go to this website! 
Lostsheep.com.au 
To check out the Zenos Kids App with Andrew's Lost Sheep contributions, head to:
Lostsheep.com.au/home/parents/
If you are in Australia, you can also find hard copy books at Koorong and other Christian bookstores! 
Koorong.com
 
Thank you for your continued support and listening,
God bless - Jon & Lochy (AOM Team)

* EVENT PSA: The Mark Drama - tonight in Adelaide with Engage Work Faith! *

It’s a story that shakes the very fabric of our being. In an unassuming corner of the Middle East walked a man who was more than he appeared. He made people question, he made people wonder, and he left a legacy that has endured for millennia.This October, Engage Work Faith hosts the Mark Drama. Come and see Mark’s historical biography of the life of Jesus transformed into a 90 minute, theatre-in-the-round stage production.
Come along to The Mark Drama in Adelaide tonight! 
 
Event details: 
Date: Tuesday 14 OctTime: 6:30pm - 8:30pmVenue: Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Lot 23 Victoria Drive, AdelaideCost: $15 or two for $25
Tickets Link: https://engageworkfaith.org.au/mark-drama/
(Please note: children under 8 may find some scenes confronting). 
 

Show 31 - 'Mark Illuminated' (with David John Lang)

Greetings! Lochy and I had a wonderful opportunity to interview David Lang about his new production, 'Mark Illuminated'. 
'Mark Illuminated' is a musical production based on Mark's account of the life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. This is the first part, named "Who is this?" (Jesus' friends, Mark 4:41).
A really good story set to music, this production will be performed at three venues in Adelaide across August. These are: 
Fri 22 Aug 7:30pm - Trinity Church Adelaide
Sat 23 Aug 7:30pm - Broadview Baptist Church
Sun 24 Aug 3:00pm - Flinders Street Baptist
This is a FREE EVENT - but please RSVP at 
www.markilluminated.com/performances
We hope you enjoy the episode, and please get along to one of these performances for an unforgettable production of Marks' Gospel. 
Blessings, The Art of Ministry